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Question 59

Two research satellites, X X\,X and YYY, are in circular orbits around the same planet. Satellite X X\,X has mass m m\,m and orbits at a radius RRR. Satellite Y Y\,Y has mass 4m and orbits at a radius 2R2R2R.

Which of the following quantities is the same for both satellites?

A

The gravitational force acting on the satellite

B

The kinetic energy of the satellite

C

The orbital speed of the satellite

D

The gravitational potential energy of the satellite

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